Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden’s clean water rule amid challenge from 24 states
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — A federal judge April 12 blocked a Biden administration rule that would expand federal protections for thousands of smaller…
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Florida immigration bill criminalizing transporting undocumented immigrants has religious liberty implications, faith leaders say
byA bill in Florida that supporters say would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State has prompted concerns from some faith leaders…
‘Keyboard warriors’ don’t evangelize, pope says, they just argue
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Sharing the Gospel requires literally “going out,” witnessing to the joy of faith in person and not just…
As Trump pleads not guilty, Catholic experts weigh in on impact of indictment on 2024 campaign
byBy Kate Scanlon Former President Donald Trump was arraigned April 4, pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records associated…
Two Catholic Relief Services’ workers slain in Ethiopia amid Easter Sunday unrest
byBy Kate Scanlon Two Catholic Relief Services staff members were shot and killed Easter Sunday in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, according to the U.S. Catholic…
Federal judge issues Good Friday ruling suspending FDA approval of abortion pill
byBy Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas ruled April 7 to suspend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a…
Pope prays that Easter joy would break through gloom of sin, war, strife
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — On a bright spring morning, Pope Francis prayed that Christians would experience the joy of Easter and allow…
Catholic groups back U.N. request for international court to act on climate change
byBy James Martone UNITED NATIONS — Various Catholic groups praised a United Nations’ resolution that calls on the International Court of Justice to outline…
Pope says using Tinder is ‘normal,’ talks inclusivity in Disney documentary
byBy Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Wanting to meet potential partners through dating apps like Tinder is “normal,” and the church’s teaching on sex…
Catholics can help guard against anti-Judaism during Holy Week, say experts
byBy Gina Christian Catholics need to help guard against anti-Jewish interpretations of Christ’s passion, particularly during Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum, said experts…